John Muir

Jacque Vaughn learned from some of the best coaches in basketball. He played for Roy Williams, Jerry Sloan, Doc Rivers and Gregg Popovich. He also apprenticed under Popovich as an assistant coach.

The Orlando Magic hope Vaughn produces the same results as his mentors.

Team officials hired the 37-year-old former NBA point guard as their new head coach Saturday. Vaughn likely will face a difficult challenge. The Magic are expected to trade superstar Dwight Howard eventually, and that move could launch a long, arduous rebuilding process with Vaughn at its center.

“We really wanted to find a coach who embodies the type of culture and identity that we’re trying to build...

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Jacque Vaughn learned from some of the best coaches in basketball. He played for Roy Williams, Jerry Sloan, Doc Rivers and Gregg Popovich. He also apprenticed under Popovich as an assistant coach.The Orlando Magic hope Vaughn produces the same results...